HOME PAGE                    UTE (PSAC) Local 20029 Scholarships

The Local each year offers two (2) $1,000.00 Local Scholarships.

Eligibility:

Both scholarships are available for members in good standing of the Local, their spouse, their common-law spouse (including same sex partners) and/or their children or grandchildren.  However, no more than one scholarship will be awarded to the same family in a given year.

For this purpose, children or grandchildren of a member in good standing is defined as follows:

1.       a person of whom the member is the natural parent or grandparent, whether the person was born within or outside marriage;

2.       a person who is wholly dependent on the member for support and of whom the member has immediately or before the person attained the age of nineteen (19) years had, in law or in fact, the custody and control;

3.       a child or grandchild of the member’s spouse or common-law partner or;

4.       an adopted child of the member.

Requirements:

• A 500 – 700 word essay on one of the following topics:
  • Can Unionism maintain a strong voice during economic hard times as well as in boom time;
  • The Public perception of the Unions’ role has changed and evolved over time and place. In B.C., what three (3) things could Unions do to enhance a positive public image;
  • What difference have you seen in the image of the Union over the past 10 years? What are the responsibilities of the Union and what role does the Union play in the workplace;

Note: All submissions become the property of the Local 
PLEASE DO A WORD COUNT OF YOUR ESSAY

If your submission is by visual, please provide an explanation of how it meets one of the topics.

• Brief statements from two (2) persons with whom you have worked during the past year, containing their general evaluation of your work, your capabilities, your character and performance.  These persons could include: teachers, clergy, community service leaders, supervisors etc.  The statements may be sent directly to the Local:
• Proof of registration with the name of the University, College or Institute of higher learning you will be attending must be submitted with your application.  Attendance shall be verified before the granting of the award and;
• A transcript of your most current academic standing.  This is not applicable for anyone who has been out of school for more than two (2) years.

Criteria:

The Local’s Honours and Awards Committee will base their selection on the following:

·         Submission by the applicant (details outlined under requirements);

·         Statement pertaining to your program and career plans;

·         Statement of your community involvement and;

·         Statement of your union involvement, that of your spouse or that of your parents.

Preference may be given to people entering their first year of University, College or Institute of higher learning.  However, applicants may be entering years other than their first year.  Attendance must be on a full time basis.

Preference may be given to first time recipients.

An applicant will not be excluded if they do not possess each and every criterion.  The selection criteria will be reviewed as a whole.

The Local reserves the right to withhold the granting of an award if no applicant is deemed to possess the necessary requirements, or for other valid reasons. 

All documents MUST be supplied with your application, otherwise it will be considered incomplete.  Your application MUST be postmarked by no later than July 15 of each year.

Click here for an Application form. Note, they are also available from your Local Union Executive or at http:// www.bcute.org.

Completed application forms should be mailed to:

The Union of Taxation Employees Local 20029

Attn: Honours and Awards Committee

PO Box 325, 10688 King George Blvd, Surrey, BC V3T 2Y0

They can also be emailed to scholarship@bcute.org

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